In February, I wrote a post for Valentine’s Day about the greatest video game couples. During that entire process I kept going back to and thinking about the best couples of all time. But video games don’t necessarily have that many couples to merit a bracket tourney. Well with the evolution of Apollo’s Gamedom on the horizon, I’m going to give you a sneak peak at what’s to come…here’s the Tournament of the Couples TV/Movie/Video game bracket tournament.
We’re going with a 64 couple single elimination tournament that YOU will be voting on each week starting today. After each week, I will update the bracket accordingly and the voting will begin again and so on and so forth.
The couples were selected by my team of avid gamers and film/TV watchers; however the seedings were selected by me after arduous research and viewings. In reality, I just picked the most popular and went from there, but it’s my tourney and I do as I please. Even though many shows will live on forever through syndication, I’m only including couples from my generation as well.
SPOILERS to follow!
(AND YES IT HAS BEEN OVER A MONTH, BUT I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE POLLS, BUT THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE)
SPOILERS to follow!
(AND YES IT HAS BEEN OVER A MONTH, BUT I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE POLLS, BUT THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE)
THE JOLIE-PITT REGION
§ Mario and Peach are the OG's of video game love! I mean forget bringing chocolates; Mario's willing to eat magic mushrooms, flowers, and feathers to save his love. As a whole fellas we can't compare to Mario, but don't be afraid to follow suit and definitely don't be afraid to eat giant mushrooms so you can "grow!" Mario has endured many a hater trying to steal his woman; a tie wearing gorilla, a giant fire-breathing tortoise, and an evil doppelganger. But through and through Mario always comes to the rescue of his Peach.
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§ Alex and Whitney are currently played by Whitney Cummings and Chris D’Elia [EDITOR’S NOTE: Whitney was cancelled after season 2]. The reason the committee and I chose these two is solely because these two remind me of my relationship with my wife. Their constant banter and wit is almost identical to that of my household, so that is the truth behind this inclusion.
§ Steve Urkel and Laura Winslow were played by Jaleel White and Kellie Shangnye Williams. Urkel is the epitome of an underdog. For years, Steve pledged his love for Laura but it was never reciprocated…well at least not for years and years. First he went through a scientific makeover for her, which failed, and even tired dating other women, which also failed. Finally, Laura realized that the man of her dreams was there from the beginning. The moral of the story is that women don’t know what they want…but seriously Steve knew that he and Laura were meant to be and his determination leads to them finally getting engaged.
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§ David Silver and Donna Martin were played by David Austin Green and Tori Spelling. High school relationships hardly ever last, but David and Donna were able to make it through the high school drama, the collegiate partying, and the corporate backstabbing to marry.
§ Jesse Katsopolis and Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis were played by John Stamos and Lori Loughlin. Although initially guarded towards her feelings for Jesse, Rebecca finally gives in to her feelings. Plus how many women can say to no to the front man of Jesse and the Rippers? Plus any man willing to stay with his brother-in-law and help him raise his kids is A+ in my book!
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§ Spock and Nyota Ohura are being played by Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana. Spock is half Vulcan-half human so if you think interracial dating is hard, try inter-species dating.
§ Phillip and Vivian Banks were played by James Avery and Janet Hubert-Whitten and Daphne Maxwell Reid. As you can see Aunt Viv was played by two different actresses, but that didn’t diminish the power of the Banks’. Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv was a major power couple in every single way (no matter the actress involved).
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§ Martin and Gina Payne were played by Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell. No matter the situation, Gina always stuck by her man. Even if he was getting knocked out by Tommy “Hitman” Hearns or bickering with her best friend, Pam, Gina took pride in her relationship.
§ Jerry Maguire and Dorothy Boyd were played by Tom Cruise and Renee Zellwiger. Let’s just get it out there…Dorothy Boyd is a ride-or-die chick! She left her FULL TIME job to help Jerry start up his agency. She had me at quit “her FULL TIME job.”
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§ Rocky and Adrian Balboa were played by Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire. Being married to a professional athlete is a job within itself, especially with one who gets punched repeatedly for a living.
§ Carl and Harriette Winslow were played by Reginald VelJohnson and Jo Marie Peyton. Like most of the couples mentioned, C&H are great for each other in the way they complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses. This can be seen in their child rearing, household management, and dealing with Steve Urkel. If not for Harriette, Carl would likely have killed Steve…and I’m sure he would’ve gotten away with it being a Chicago police officer.
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§ Commander Sheppard could be any of us and the romantic choices he makes are all based on the choices you make throughout your journey. And honestly with all the options out in this game, fortunately there are no wrong choices.
§ Derwin Davis and Melanie Barnett-Davis were played by Pooch Hall and Tia Mowry. Many young couples face numerous obstacles together; however, when you add in the rigors of becoming a pro football player, moving across country, and trying to become a doctor you’re almost asking for a disaster. Fortunately, these two were able to find their balance as a couple and live their lives “normally ever after.”
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§ Women have a tendency to believe they have the power to change a man, luckily for Belle she did have that power. Belle and the Beast have seen numerous incarnations, but no matter the form their unwavering love for each other is apparent.
§ Zack Morris and Kelly Kapowski were played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tiffani-Amber Thiessen. Zack and Kelly had an on again-off again relationship throughout high school and college, but remained friends at all times. Although at times it seemed as if they were destined for splitsville their love kept them close and they eventually married in Las Vegas during college. I do wonder why no one ever questioned Zack about his cardboard cutout of Kelly…strange much!?!
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§ Cedric and Lovita were played by Cedric the Entertainer and Terri J. Vaughn. Its always said that there is no one in the world for everyone and these two are the epitome of that! To say that these two are a special kind of “special” would be an understatement; however, they’re perfect for each other.
Check out the winners of the first round in The Obama Region!
Check out the winners of the first round in The Obama Region!
